Aesthetic Dentistry

Laminate Veneer (Leaf Porcelain)

These are porcelain leaves that are adhered to the front surfaces of the teeth. It is the most preservative treatment approach in dentistry. During the making of laminate veneers, enamel tissue is etched from the front surface of the teeth by about 0.3-0.5 mm. Etching is sometimes unnecessary in some of our patients (Lumineers). Very thin laminate veneers are placed instead of the etched tooth tissue. Since these porcelain structures are very thin, they are highly transparent and imitate the original tooth tissue very well.

If our patients do not have any other oral problems (especially gum problems) and if no vertical change is to be made in the teeth, the treatment period is quite short. Patient measurements are taken with digital or standard measurement techniques. The average duration of the treatment is 5-7 days.

With intraoral (mock-up) and extraoral (wax-up) applications, you can get an idea about the final state of your teeth without any applications, and thanks to these preliminary applications, you can talk to your dentist about the changes you wish for. Our aim in this application is to evaluate the patient’s smile line, gum appearance, changes in the size and contours of the teeth that we will apply and the harmony of the teeth with the facial features.

Full porcelain crowns

Aesthetically, they are the most ideal crowns. An indispensable element in dental aesthetics is that restoration can mimic natural tooth tissue and have light transmittance. We prefer it especially in patients with excessive dental damage for laminate veneer to be applied along the smile line in the front region. In these restorations, tooth is cut all around. Measurements are taken from the patients with digital or standard measurement techniques. The average duration of the treatment is 5-7 days.

Zirconium crowns

The metal contained in the infrastructure of metal-supported porcelain crowns has had negative consequences such as reflecting a gray color, causing allergic reactions in people with metal allergies, and discoloration of the gums over time. Zirconium is an infrastructure material such as metal that is found in metal-supported bridges. It is preferred for its aesthetics and resistance to the masticatory force of the posterior teeth. The final form of the tooth is obtained by placing porcelain on the zirconium infrastructure.

Composite Veneers (Aesthetic Fillings)

Technological developments in filling materials have allowed aesthetic results to be observed in composite fillings as well as in porcelain. Composite veneers can be applied directly intraorally, as well as with the support of extraoral laboratory studies. The most important disadvantage of composite veneers compared to laminate veneers is that the polished surface disappears and becomes colored over time, no matter how much effort was invested to prevent this. Due to this disadvantage, Laminate veneers are usually preferred in our clinic.

Teeth Whitening (Dental Bleaching)

We all want to have whiter and more natural-looking teeth. Teeth whitening is one of the most preservative aesthetic applications for patients who are not happy with the color of their natural teeth. There are 2 types of teeth whitening techniques: Office Bleaching (applied in the doctor’s office by the doctor) and Home Bleaching (applied at home by the patient). The office bleaching type whitening process ends, on average, within 1 hour. Since the concentration of the whitening gel used during this procedure is high, whitening of 4-8 tones is achieved after this time. A whitening plaque is produced for the patient with the measurements taken from the patient for the home bleaching process, and the patient is required to apply the gel to this plaque and carry it in their mouth every day for around 4 hours.  Bleaching at home is gradual and slower. The technique we generally apply in our clinic is that the patient continues the Home bleaching procedure for 15 days after the office bleaching technique is applied.

Gingival Aesthetics

A must-have of aesthetic dentistry practice is the presence of healthy gums. No matter what procedure is applied to the teeth, if you do not have healthy gums, it is not possible for these applications to be successful. That is why the other procedures should be started after ensuring that the patient’s gums are healthy. The most common problem we encounter is that the patient’s gums are noticable upfront along the smile line while laughing or during a conversation. This situation negatively affects dental aesthetics. The face is a whole with mant parts, and an aesthetic result is achieved if each element is in harmony with one another. It is ideal for the gums to be exposed around 1-2 mm while laughing. In the cases where they are noticed upfront (gummy smile), gums are cut within their biological limits (laser, etc.) and resultingly increases the size of the patient’s teeth and reduces the exposure of gums. In addition, gums are also pulled back by flap operations and other surgical procedures. In addition, gingivectomy and gingivoplasty (gum arrangement) may be required to eliminate the incompatible sizes of the gums relative to each other before dental procedures. This process can involve a single tooth, several teeth, or a full jaw.